Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sigma 150-500mm lens, praising its excellent image quality, sharpness, and value for money compared to expensive Nikon alternatives. Many note it is heavy and requires good technique, especially at 500mm, but the optical stabilization works well. A few mention autofocus issues over time or in low light, and the f/6.3 aperture limits indoor use, but overall it is highly recommended for wildlife and outdoor sports photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and sharpness
- Great value for money
- Effective optical stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Good autofocus speed
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Soft at 500mm end
- f/6.3 aperture limits low-light use
- Autofocus issues in low light
- Autofocus may fail over time
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | super multi-layer lens coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.91 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM (Hyper Sonic Motor) | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 450 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 737306 150-500mm
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.